Startfeld - The Innovation and Start-Up Network in the st.gallenbodenseearea

startfeld is a non-profit association with a philanthropic goal setting to support start-ups and innovation in the st.gallenbodenseearea. the network for innovations and start-ups was founded by the university of st.gallen, fhs st.gallen university of applied sciences, the empa, the city of st.gallen and the st.galler kantonalbank (sgkb). like this, a strong linkage to research driven entrepreneurship and science has been established from the very beginning. what we do: • we increase the awareness for entrepreneurship of high potential research teams, students and development teams in st.gallenbodenseearea -> foster grassroots initiatives • we support ambitious entrepreneurs, who are open to new impulses and development with knowledge, coaching, training, financials and infrastructure -> reduce failure • we support the development of market-ready products based on research results -> strengthen the position of switzerland’s competitiveness worldwide • we create a start-up-, creativity-